Green bond issuance could rise to $206 bn

Moody's Investors Service says that global green bond issuance will reach another record in 2017, and could even rise to $206 billion, following an increase of 120 per cent to $ 93.4 billion in 2016, reflecting strong China-based issuance and momentum from the Paris Climate agreement. Other drivers include geographic expansion; and the rise in issuers, issue types, structures and investment vehicles.